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i think britain's interest is in having stability on the if you like the southern florida flank of nato just across the mediterranean from from western europe. i don't accept these conspiracy theories about minerals i think it's really about knowing that we have we have stable neighbors stable neighbors but at the same time britain openly backs rebels who are known to have sort of attachments to al qaeda and other is islamist groups there so where then is the consistency. sort of what rebel groups are those. in syria. yes yes well if i say read anything it was more of a geo political in terms of security and not resources so where then why yes in syria no in syria in mali well i think it's a different story this is not. an al qaeda linked islam a stop arising in syria it's all been repeated who want a different life they want to be rid of a tyrant. in charge of them and this will solve itself apparently without any intervention from the outside i think the story in mali is completely different this is foreign intervention by the al-qaeda linked terrorists themselves this is not honest m
i think britain's interest is in having stability on the if you like the southern florida flank of nato just across the mediterranean from from western europe. i don't accept these conspiracy theories about minerals i think it's really about knowing that we have we have stable neighbors stable neighbors but at the same time britain openly backs rebels who are known to have sort of attachments to al qaeda and other is islamist groups there so where then is the consistency. sort of what rebel...
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bolster cobbles africa to bring the militants closer to the negotiating table ahead of the looming nato troop withdrawal from afghanistan however the number of detainees to be freed and where they'll be released two remains clear venezuelan president hugo chavez has reportedly been moved from the hospital in cuba where he was receiving cancer treatment to a secret location is rumored to now be in a bunker a specially built for former cuban leader fidel castro it apparently is to avoid leaks to the media about travis's house and in preparation for him to return home elling leader has not been seen since his latest cancer surgery in mid december and later missed his own inauguration ceremony now how better to atone for the. excesses i should say of the holidays then taking a naked plunge into ice cold water that's right it's the epiphany for orthodox christians and a day for a breathtaking dip in line with centuries old tradition our very own correspondent peter all over has been enjoying the full experience let's have a look. winter temperatures commonly fall below minus fifteen celsius
bolster cobbles africa to bring the militants closer to the negotiating table ahead of the looming nato troop withdrawal from afghanistan however the number of detainees to be freed and where they'll be released two remains clear venezuelan president hugo chavez has reportedly been moved from the hospital in cuba where he was receiving cancer treatment to a secret location is rumored to now be in a bunker a specially built for former cuban leader fidel castro it apparently is to avoid leaks to...
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concern for those who believe germany is losing control of its sovereignty the country is still home to nato bases over twenty years after the end of the cold war germany today faces no major military threats nor does any european state and that's why this gigantic military machine that the americans have built up is completely intact christic there appear to be historical cultural and economic reasons why some germans feel less sovereignty is disappearing and for a group of lawyers getting ready for their legal battle with the european central plank twenty thirteen look set to be an important year and what they see is the fight to return german rule to the german people these are all of a r.t. belin. plus i'll take a look at some world news in brief for you this hour first of all gary aware a man has tried to shoot the leader of bulgaria's ethnic turkish party during a televised conference the attacker take a look at this amazing really was arrested at the scene after this move he climbed the podium put a gun to the head of the victim and double misfired a further investigation showed that
concern for those who believe germany is losing control of its sovereignty the country is still home to nato bases over twenty years after the end of the cold war germany today faces no major military threats nor does any european state and that's why this gigantic military machine that the americans have built up is completely intact christic there appear to be historical cultural and economic reasons why some germans feel less sovereignty is disappearing and for a group of lawyers getting...
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operating secret sites for the abuse of prisoners to avoid international scrutiny i had of the full nato withdrawal the allegations could hand there are plans for a full handover of security responsibilities to afghan forces by twenty four to. the ruling coalition of german chancellor angela merkel has been defeated in crucial regional elections where the center left opposition winning if in victory the outcome of the ballot in lower saxony is seen as a final rehearsal for a parliamentary election is a tambor merkel is seeking a third term in office and despite his setback still enjoys popularity in the country's other problems so. a court house has been set on fire. in the egyptian city of alexandria following day long clashes between riot police and protesters demonstrators were demanding justice in the trial of former security officers accused of killings during the twenty eleven uprising violence first erupted when the presiding judge abruptly resigned without carrying out his duties. as well a president of a chavez is reported to be gaining strength and recovering well following res
operating secret sites for the abuse of prisoners to avoid international scrutiny i had of the full nato withdrawal the allegations could hand there are plans for a full handover of security responsibilities to afghan forces by twenty four to. the ruling coalition of german chancellor angela merkel has been defeated in crucial regional elections where the center left opposition winning if in victory the outcome of the ballot in lower saxony is seen as a final rehearsal for a parliamentary...
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the latest nato country to step up support for the french intervention ongoing in mali. some experts believe france more than it can chew opinion. in a few minutes here. revelations and internet freedom activist aaron swartz took his own life earlier this month the man who had been facing thirty five years in jail for his activities may indeed have been a source. who is just a few minutes away. from now israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu may have won the general election but he's done so only by the skin of his teeth defying almost all predictions the biggest winners were to the center with concern over house prices seemingly trumping that of nuclear threats. reports. desperate enough to turn to the extreme right. the voting here might be in secret but what's no secret is the result there was never really any doubt that prime minister netanyahu would win another term in office but the knot on paper isn't matched by the anger on the street. in michigan you know we know that when your whole brought about a deficit of thirty nine billion dollars that's going to cut t
the latest nato country to step up support for the french intervention ongoing in mali. some experts believe france more than it can chew opinion. in a few minutes here. revelations and internet freedom activist aaron swartz took his own life earlier this month the man who had been facing thirty five years in jail for his activities may indeed have been a source. who is just a few minutes away. from now israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu may have won the general election but he's done so...
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concern for those who believe germany is losing control of its sovereignty the country is still home to nato bases over twenty years after the end of. cold war germany today faces no major military threats nor does any european state and that's why this gigantic military machine that the americans have built up is completely about christic there appear to be historical cultural and economic reasons why some germans feel less sovereignty is disappearing and for a group of lawyers getting ready for their legal battle with the european central plank twenty thirteen look set to be an important year and what they see is the fight to return german rule to the german people peter all of a r.t. berlin. beijing has slammed washington for its latest comments on china's territorial brawl with japan in the south china sea saying the u.s. should be more carefully careful with its words and stay away from the regions matters that is after statements made by u.s. secretary of state hillary clinton who are sure that tokyo of american support and want to china against any unilateral action in the dispute bot
concern for those who believe germany is losing control of its sovereignty the country is still home to nato bases over twenty years after the end of. cold war germany today faces no major military threats nor does any european state and that's why this gigantic military machine that the americans have built up is completely about christic there appear to be historical cultural and economic reasons why some germans feel less sovereignty is disappearing and for a group of lawyers getting ready...
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something happening on the libya algeria border no matter how many libyan weapons from the disastrous nato intervention in libya they didn't expect this i don't think they'll be expecting other disastrous militant disasters with the e.u. operations by so-called al-qaeda elements or those sympathising with it there's a vast resource now of people in the european union who don't who see themselves as without anything because of the economic crisis and as for countries like algeria let alone mali there are masses of areas now which feel they got nothing out of all those mineral resources and all those. amazing amount of exports of these countries to western nations it's snowing here in london we get the heating from algerian oil the algerian people didn't get any money are you surprised by how swiftly. moved into mali. it's interesting that what actions showed is how closely knit the so-called two parties three parties at the top of the french electoral system there is really very little difference and no matter how much french media bombard the french public with the importance of mali inter
something happening on the libya algeria border no matter how many libyan weapons from the disastrous nato intervention in libya they didn't expect this i don't think they'll be expecting other disastrous militant disasters with the e.u. operations by so-called al-qaeda elements or those sympathising with it there's a vast resource now of people in the european union who don't who see themselves as without anything because of the economic crisis and as for countries like algeria let alone mali...
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actions we're going to go now that because the french are currently securing support from more and more nato members we just mentioned calendar as well is it basically saying that the situation in mali is too big for them to handle and this is going to go on longer than they originally thought it i think again they know that this is going to be a long drawn out war but they don't say that to their people because it doesn't win support so hollande says oh it's just going to be a few weeks it's nonsense it's going to be a long drawn out war but again they're hoping that the instability will spread actually and they're hoping it will spread to algeria because it is the last independent anti clonal state in left in north africa has already spread to because obviously they're saying what happened then in mali what happened in algeria is a result of what happened in mali is there definitely a connection there because some are saying this this hostage crisis was actually planned long before what happened in mali. well it may have been planned before but mali operation gave the opportunity for it to
actions we're going to go now that because the french are currently securing support from more and more nato members we just mentioned calendar as well is it basically saying that the situation in mali is too big for them to handle and this is going to go on longer than they originally thought it i think again they know that this is going to be a long drawn out war but they don't say that to their people because it doesn't win support so hollande says oh it's just going to be a few weeks it's...
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it's good to have you with us here in our to today canada is the latest nato country to step up support for the french intervention in mali as an increasing number of allies team of the african islamists some experts believe france may have bitten off more than it can chew opinion on data coming your way in just a few minutes. and revelations emerge about the internet freedom activist erin schwartz who took his own life earlier this month and the man who had been facing thirty five years in jail for his activities may have been a source for wiki leaks just around the corner. but for now the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu may have won the general election but he's done so only by the skin of his teeth by defining almost all predictions the biggest winners were to the center with concern about how surprises are seemingly trumping nuclear threats and as are his policy reports he may leave your who are desperate enough to turn to the extreme right. the voting here might be in secret but what's no secret is the result there was never really any doubt that prime minister netanyahu
it's good to have you with us here in our to today canada is the latest nato country to step up support for the french intervention in mali as an increasing number of allies team of the african islamists some experts believe france may have bitten off more than it can chew opinion on data coming your way in just a few minutes. and revelations emerge about the internet freedom activist erin schwartz who took his own life earlier this month and the man who had been facing thirty five years in...
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escalate the conflict in north africa a little less than the third believe it will lead to a large scale nato bomb campaign something similar perhaps to what we saw in libya one thousand percent or so i think that predicts or i should say the reoccupation of mali by france and. in the west african nations future and only four percent or so expect western troops to withdraw amid growing pressure on french president hollande will go online today r.t. dot com and have your say. britain's prime minister cameron has warned the u.k. to prepare for bad news confirming several british citizens have in fact been captured by militants in algeria now the crisis forced david cameron to postpone his long awaited address on britain's status within the e.u. which he was due to deliver this friday details now for you from archie's saraf earth. oh i'm going hostage situation in algeria of course that was the reason for the postponement but of course we've seen some of the extracts coming out of that speech that he was to to give in the netherlands today and certainly there was some strong words in it he said
escalate the conflict in north africa a little less than the third believe it will lead to a large scale nato bomb campaign something similar perhaps to what we saw in libya one thousand percent or so i think that predicts or i should say the reoccupation of mali by france and. in the west african nations future and only four percent or so expect western troops to withdraw amid growing pressure on french president hollande will go online today r.t. dot com and have your say. britain's prime...
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concern for those who believe germany is losing control of its sovereignty the country is still home to nato bases over twenty years after the end of. cold war germany today faces no major military threats nor does any european state and that's why this gigantic military machine that the americans have built up is completely if not protesting there appear to be historical cultural and economic reasons why some germans feel less sovereignty is disappearing and for a group of lawyers getting ready for their legal battle with the european central bank twenty thirty look set to be an important year and what they see is the fight to return german rule to the german people these are all of a r.t. berlin right town seek a look at what else is making news around the world and thousands have marched through the greek capital athens parading the coffin of a pakistani immigrants who was stabbed to death earlier this week the country has seen a surge in anti immigrant anger in races attacks since the start of economic crisis three years ago demonstrators accuse the right wing party golden dawn of racism
concern for those who believe germany is losing control of its sovereignty the country is still home to nato bases over twenty years after the end of. cold war germany today faces no major military threats nor does any european state and that's why this gigantic military machine that the americans have built up is completely if not protesting there appear to be historical cultural and economic reasons why some germans feel less sovereignty is disappearing and for a group of lawyers getting...
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nato withdrew the allegations could when the plans for the full hundreds of security responsibilities to afghan forces turned to. syria's foreign minister has invited the opposition to lay down arms to start a national dialogue but added that president assad's removal was out of the question for the violence this week saw a bloodbath to massive loss in the northern city of aleppo on tuesday more than eighty people mostly students were killed more than one hundred injured after explosions devastated the city's university campus more in the country has been dragging on for almost two years now but it's not just the government and rebels who saw the differences according to political analysts chance the syrian opposition isn't capable of forging a united front. you in a position to be there are some elements that are in a brawl with our table and leave it on. me but on demographics he slams in syria free elections through the press and then you have to be the strongest political. party. lost in brotherhood and their policies policies they do have a lot on the need for missions you also h
nato withdrew the allegations could when the plans for the full hundreds of security responsibilities to afghan forces turned to. syria's foreign minister has invited the opposition to lay down arms to start a national dialogue but added that president assad's removal was out of the question for the violence this week saw a bloodbath to massive loss in the northern city of aleppo on tuesday more than eighty people mostly students were killed more than one hundred injured after explosions...
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concern for those who believe germany is losing control of its sovereignty the country is still home to nato bases over twenty years after the end of the cold. war germany today faces no major military threats nor does any european state and that's why this gigantic military machine that the americans have built is completely unlike christic there appear to be historical cultural and economic reasons why some germans feel less sovereignty is disappearing and for a group of lawyers getting ready for their legal battle with the european central clearing twenty thirteen look set to be an important year for what they see as the fight to return german rule to the german people these are all of a party girl in. our mind right now for you conference the choice take a look at this about gary and political leader chait's death after an assassin storms the stage but is soon overpowered the whole thing caught on video and we have it for you at our dot com. plus a sandstorm russia's kamaz trucks dominate the podium at the twenty third team dakar rally for details on that and much more head to our web si
concern for those who believe germany is losing control of its sovereignty the country is still home to nato bases over twenty years after the end of the cold. war germany today faces no major military threats nor does any european state and that's why this gigantic military machine that the americans have built is completely unlike christic there appear to be historical cultural and economic reasons why some germans feel less sovereignty is disappearing and for a group of lawyers getting ready...
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scrutiny and have the full nato of draw all the allegations could hinder plans for a full handover of security responsibilities to afghan forces by twenty fourteen. the ruling coalition of german chancellor angela merkel has been defeated in crucial regional elections with the center where opposition is winning then victory the outcome of the ballot in lower saxony is seen as a final rehearsal for the parliamentary election in september marco is seeking a third term in office and a spy the stand back still enjoys popularity in the country as the polls. courthouse has been set on fire in the egyptian city of alexandria following day long clashes between riot police and protesters demonstrators were demanding justice in the trial of former security officers accused of killings joining the twenty eleven uprising violence first erupted when the presiding judge abruptly resigned without carrying out his duties. catching a train a became a matter of life and death for one russian man who fell from his carriage in subzero temperatures in a forest in russia's far east earlier artist on barton
scrutiny and have the full nato of draw all the allegations could hinder plans for a full handover of security responsibilities to afghan forces by twenty fourteen. the ruling coalition of german chancellor angela merkel has been defeated in crucial regional elections with the center where opposition is winning then victory the outcome of the ballot in lower saxony is seen as a final rehearsal for the parliamentary election in september marco is seeking a third term in office and a spy the...
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out of the latest nato country to step up support for the french intervention in mali as an increasing number of. african islam and some expense believe that france may have bitten off more than. that opinion is coming up very shortly stay with us this is. well within. sight but still on our minds from the norm let's try to live smarter with smartphones you never know what some people are hiding and can be sure to you prove to the molecular level that what the doctor ordered is all based on secrets under our skin shine the light on a kid in the world. the future. these continues here in r.t. canada is considering extending its commitment and commitment i should say to the french intervention in mali including sending in troops for logistical support and so after the us italy in the u.k. also boosted their backing for the operation and a morgan he's an expert on west africa believes that paris clearly underestimated the size of the task in mali this is a very strange and very diverse some very kind of collide scopic the coalition of people you have the hard core of the al-qaeda in the i
out of the latest nato country to step up support for the french intervention in mali as an increasing number of. african islam and some expense believe that france may have bitten off more than. that opinion is coming up very shortly stay with us this is. well within. sight but still on our minds from the norm let's try to live smarter with smartphones you never know what some people are hiding and can be sure to you prove to the molecular level that what the doctor ordered is all based on...
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canada is the latest nato country to step up support for the french intervention in mali recent number of allies of the african islamists some experts believe france may have bitten off more than it can chew opinion on that coming up in just a few minutes here on r.t. . and revelations of murder trial the internet freedom activist aaron swartz who took his own life earlier this month the man who had been facing thirty five years in jail for his activities may actually have been linked to wiki leaks. coming up just a few minutes. but for now the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu may have won the general election but he's done so only by the skin of his teeth defying almost all predictions the biggest winners were to the center with concern over house prices seemingly trumping nuclear threats as artie's pulis leave reports it may leave netanyahu desperate enough to turn to the extreme right for help in the future. the voting here might be in secret but what's no secret is the result there was never really any doubt that prime minister netanyahu would win another term in office bu
canada is the latest nato country to step up support for the french intervention in mali recent number of allies of the african islamists some experts believe france may have bitten off more than it can chew opinion on that coming up in just a few minutes here on r.t. . and revelations of murder trial the internet freedom activist aaron swartz who took his own life earlier this month the man who had been facing thirty five years in jail for his activities may actually have been linked to wiki...
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there is the latest nato country to step up support for the french intervention in mali as an increasing number of on the african islamists some experts believe that france may have bitten off more than it can chew that opinion is coming your way in just a few minutes from now on. the first ski resort of devils is buzzing with business right now after the annual world economic forum kicked off there today the prestige gathering is even more important for russia this year which is warming up to host the next g. twenty summit or more on the part of the most agreements and handshake deals from business host can people be on the overall theme is definitely sparing a grave in terms of the european sovereign debt crisis also the u.s. fiscal cliff is at the forefront of people's minds here today and as far as ross is concerned we've had the prime minister up on the stage looking about how russia does in all of this and the domestic issues are really the three scenarios that were compiled by the. former finance minister alexei could today as well as her mcgrath ahead of that as well the scenario
there is the latest nato country to step up support for the french intervention in mali as an increasing number of on the african islamists some experts believe that france may have bitten off more than it can chew that opinion is coming your way in just a few minutes from now on. the first ski resort of devils is buzzing with business right now after the annual world economic forum kicked off there today the prestige gathering is even more important for russia this year which is warming up to...
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one of those the latest nato countries to step up support for the french intervention in mali as an increasing number of allies team up on the african business some experts believe they have bitten off more than they can choose that opinion is coming your way in just a few minutes. speak your language. programs and documentaries in arabic it's all here on. reporting from the world talks about six of the r.p. interviews intriguing stories for you. arabic to find out more visit arabic don't teach. these continues here in r.t. the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu may have won the general election but he's done so only by the skin of his teeth defying almost all predictions the biggest winners were to the center with concern over house prices seemingly trumping nuclear threats. reports it may leave now desperate enough to turn to the extreme right for help. the voting here might be in secret but what's no secret is the result there was never really any doubt that prime minister netanyahu would win another term in office but the not on paper isn't matched by the anger on the streets. we kn
one of those the latest nato countries to step up support for the french intervention in mali as an increasing number of allies team up on the african business some experts believe they have bitten off more than they can choose that opinion is coming your way in just a few minutes. speak your language. programs and documentaries in arabic it's all here on. reporting from the world talks about six of the r.p. interviews intriguing stories for you. arabic to find out more visit arabic don't...
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has begun airlifting the french troops to extending support for the intervention by its nato ally it can certainly been based business are accused of helping those responsible for deadly hostage the in algeria and the tiger which was in response to the french operation and the morgan and west africa says paris has underestimated the size of the fallout from its venture into mali this is a very strange and very diverse and very kind of collide coalition of people you have the hard core of the al-qaeda in the islamic magreb fighters now they are very very hardened fighters that have been out there for almost a decade they know the region very very well you know the desert is that absolute home you also have the rebels who basically decided to put their faith in a yeah don't use this islamist leader this strong man who's basically seduced a lot of to ari into joining his islamist cause now they'll also be at home they know the desert that's their territory their super desert fighters they specialize in this kind of hit and run guerrilla tactics so strike very fast and then they'll disap
has begun airlifting the french troops to extending support for the intervention by its nato ally it can certainly been based business are accused of helping those responsible for deadly hostage the in algeria and the tiger which was in response to the french operation and the morgan and west africa says paris has underestimated the size of the fallout from its venture into mali this is a very strange and very diverse and very kind of collide coalition of people you have the hard core of the...
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training them president obama met with president karzai earlier this month to hammer out the details of nato troop withdrawals in two thousand and fourteen but we'll have to see how that actually plays out in future terms next up energy independence during his first inaugural address president obama stressed the importance of alternative energy his commitment to u.s. energy independence was reiterated today. the past towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult but america cannot resist this transition we must lead it we cannot see the other nations the technology that will power new jobs and new industries we must claim its promise that's how we will maintain our economic vitality and our national treasure. plus far the president hasn't really practiced what he's preached the cylinder of scandal is the most visible result of his failed inner g. policies wherein a solar power company went bankrupt losing hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars in the form of grants president obama has successfully put thousands of acres of land on the auction block so that compani
training them president obama met with president karzai earlier this month to hammer out the details of nato troop withdrawals in two thousand and fourteen but we'll have to see how that actually plays out in future terms next up energy independence during his first inaugural address president obama stressed the importance of alternative energy his commitment to u.s. energy independence was reiterated today. the past towards sustainable energy sources will be long and sometimes difficult but...
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or cobbles out for its to bring the militants closer to the negotiating table ahead of the looming nato troop withdrawal from afghanistan over the number of detainees to be freed and where they'll be released remains unclear. venezuelan president hugo chavez has reportedly been moved from the hospital in cuba where he was receiving cancer treatment to a secret location is rumored to now be in a bunker specially built for former cuban leader fidel castro it's imperative partly to avoid leaks to the media about travis's house and in preparation for a return home now the leader has not been seen since his latest cancer surgery in mid december and later missed his own inauguration ceremony. activists in syria say fear's battles are being far between rebels and government forces in the country's north east opposition fighters are said to be trying to seize two army bases and block roads that supply them this as a u.n. delegation is visiting the war ravaged towns and villages to assess the need for humanitarian aid more than sixty thousand people have been killed in syria in nearly two years
or cobbles out for its to bring the militants closer to the negotiating table ahead of the looming nato troop withdrawal from afghanistan over the number of detainees to be freed and where they'll be released remains unclear. venezuelan president hugo chavez has reportedly been moved from the hospital in cuba where he was receiving cancer treatment to a secret location is rumored to now be in a bunker specially built for former cuban leader fidel castro it's imperative partly to avoid leaks to...
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is calling for more international backing the former pentagon official michael maloof believes its nato allies there won't be that. for ten years of doing something similar in afghanistan were ready to pull out. to move back in so there's some question as to just how effective this approach is going to be and i think that this is something that the french are going to have to to weigh for themselves but it also could bring a number of other countries back into a long drawn out conflict already germany is beginning to show some resistance to this and are concerned about the extent of help that they give simply because they see another protracted effort such as they experienced. in afghanistan. now the u.s. says its involvement in the mali operation is currently limited to intelligence sharing but it wasn't always like this many millions who were trained by american agents to combat militants have now switched sides in a fighting among the militants retired u.s. air force lieutenant colonel karen says the current turmoil is a fallout of washington's reckless indifference in the country's
is calling for more international backing the former pentagon official michael maloof believes its nato allies there won't be that. for ten years of doing something similar in afghanistan were ready to pull out. to move back in so there's some question as to just how effective this approach is going to be and i think that this is something that the french are going to have to to weigh for themselves but it also could bring a number of other countries back into a long drawn out conflict already...